About this role
Position Summary
The Accountant position supports the Company's general accounting and procure-to-pay functions, with responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations, vendor payment execution, account analysis, journal entries, and month-end close activities.
This role supports the accounting integrity of the procure-to-pay cycle by resolving invoice and three-way match exceptions, monitoring GR/IR and purchasing-related accounts, and partnering with Purchasing, 3PL Receiving, and other business functions to resolve discrepancies. The Accountant will also maintain assigned balance sheet accounts and participate in accounting process improvement and automation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, including GR/IR and purchasing clearing accounts, intercompany balances, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts.
• Research reconciling items, unusual activity, and aged balances; identify root causes and coordinate resolution.
• Maintain supporting schedules and prepare journal entries for prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, reclassifications, and other assigned areas.
• Review and resolve exceptions related to three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and vendor invoices, partnering with Purchasing, 3PL Receiving, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Prepare and execute scheduled vendor payment runs in SAP, including review of payment proposals, payment blocks, exceptions, and unsuccessful payments.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and related subledger and clearing accounts to the general ledger, including intercompany AP activity.
• Complete assigned month-end reconciliations and journal entries within established close timelines and support quarter-end and year-end activities.
• Support sales and use tax filings and related account reconciliations.
• Maintain complete and accurate accounting support in accordance with Company policies and internal controls.
• Identify recurring accounting and transaction exceptions and participate in process improvement, system enhancement, and automation initiatives.
• Develop a strong understanding of end-to-end transaction flows within SAP S/4HANA and their impact on the general ledger.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferred; a combination of general accounting and accounts payable experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies and follow issues through resolution.
• ERP experience preferred; SAP experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookup functions, and analysis of large data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Why work for Prime-Line
As part of the GreatStar Tools USA companies, we offer a comprehensive, competitive package designed to support your health, well-being and financial security:
. Competitive salary and annual bonus eligibility.
. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (EPO and HSA plan options).
. Company-paid Life/AD&D and Disability Insurance.
. 401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Plan with employer match.
. Paid Time Off including, vacation, sick time, floating holiday and 11 company-paid holidays.
. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
. Voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Supplemental Life Insurance (including Spouse & Child coverage).
Salary Range: $72,000 - $78,000 annually